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[ - ] why is my evil dh making brownies right now????? ugh. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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YUMMY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 9 mo allergic to dairy, soy & eggs - what do you feed as finger food? need ideas... dairy/egg-free mini frozen waffles, pieces of banana, pieces of deli ham, gerber sweet corn puffs, cheerios... ended up being allergic to dairy/soy/egg free teething biscuits and animal crackers. ds is starting to refuse baby food. please help with ideas. thx 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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avocado. you can make a vegetable soup and feed him the soup and let him have chunks of vegetables as finger foods. you can throw in barley or rice later on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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We did so many veggies and fruits--we had to avoid wheat eggs and dairy until 1yo for poss. family allergies. mango, blueberries, raspberries, steamed pears and apples, steamed broccoli, zucchini, squash and asparagus, sweet potatoes. Just break it all up into "baby sized" bits or whatever size you are comfortable with. I also feed dd bits of chicken apple sausage (no skin) and she loves it. I don't think it has any of those three in it. Good luck, very frustrating, but there really is still a lot out there, just think whole food, not boxed/processed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:51 PM Flag
[ - ] any Seattle people here? Hubby and I are thinking of packing up and heading West in the next few weeks, neeed a new job etc, better school for DD, how is the Job Market? is the Eastside still a good palce to live etc. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Moved to nyc a few years ago, but I lived in Seattle when I was young. My family is still there and I go there about once a year. Don't know much about the neighborhoods, but it is a beautiful place and people are really nice. Good luck and enjoy it! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:54 PM Flag
[ - ] [-]REPOSTNew Mom here...when do babies start to sleep longer at night? At all? We have twins and are curious when things begin to stretch out. Tips for anything appreciated! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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it's different for every child DD slept through night at 8 weeks and DS finally sleeps through the night at 11 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Where to stay in the South of France? Cannes? Nice?? Recs for hotel?? Thanks 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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Nice. We used to visit my uncle there who had retired to the hills on the outskirts of the city. Try the Negresco or the Ruhl(sp?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Hotel du Cap but it's REALLY expensive, I only went when I was a nanny for a very wealthy family but it was amazing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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What are the beaches like? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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OR - Mostly stones - it's one of the things the place is well known for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Can't dissuade you enough from going to either place. They loathe Americans, its filthy, grossly overpriced and there are such prettier places to stay (think coast of Italy, lake Como, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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I grew up visiting the south of France and I think it will be a wonderful thing to do. It's worth at least one visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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ech, I regret wasting the time but to each his own [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ita, though italy isn't much better. i like the costa brava in spain (calella de palafrugell). or one of the posh relais and chateux hotels in province [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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oh thats nice too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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We were in the South of France last year and traveled extensively. I would spend some time in Arles for sure. I might avoid Nice and Cannes, they are a bit like tourist traps...over priced etc., Go a little further west and you will have a better time lots of great festivals etc., I can give you more town names if you like. Also consider Spain. We went to beaches in both Spain and France and they were all great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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Yes! Arles. You can do day trips to Avignon, pont du gard, etc. Great markets. We stayed in Hotel Calendal (sp?). perfectly provencal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:14 PM Flag
[ - ] would you continue to use your nanny if she got busted on a saturday night for a dui? first time, uber-responsible, incredible with kids... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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i understand, but yes, i would have to let her go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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how do you know she was arressted? or is it arrested? both look weird. i'm going to go with the one s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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lol. one s is correct. she told me everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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i don't know. i guess i'd keep things as they are. i can't imagine why she told you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Yes but my nanny doesn't drive with my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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FOR CRYING OUT LOUD - it's saturday night and she WASN'T ON your time - I am guessing that she doesn't drive your kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] New mom still BF at 6 months. Anyone ever suffer from panic attacks? I had a bad one this past weekend and would like to know what techniques have worked for people in getting through one? And I don't want to know about meds--I don't want to start taking any meds. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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therapy helped me. had a lot of anxiety about me not being a good enough mother to my kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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yes, I definitely feel that way--guilty I'm not doing enough about everything. I know that therapy will help once it starts but I'm trying to learn coping techniques I can use now. I really don't want that feeling to come over me again. Thanx! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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i started getting anxiety when a got pregnant the first time & it hasn't gone away. i freak out, but can eventually got into a groove with public speaking, where i used to really enjoy it prior to pregnancy. i usually just keep focused on something that calms me or makes me feel goo, focus (visually) on something to distract me, and it goes away... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Thank you very much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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that was me. i set up a routine and just avoided the settings where my panic attacks occurred. if i couldn't avoid, i set up a strict list in my head...what i was doing, what i needed to do next, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Ds is taking the ERBs tomorrow. Give me the codes: When they say you have a spirited boy, that means he won't sit down and listen. What else? I'd love to know what anyone said to you and what you think that meant. Thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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My dc was spirited according to report (wonderfully spirited, though). Got 99x3. Accepted at 2 tts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Spirited could mean exuberant and chatty. Not nec'ly misbehaving. Unable to focus or having to be redirected is bad. Not a deal breaker, but mention about poor fine motor skills/pencil grip or poor separation doesn't help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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"Benefited from" is generally bad. Benefited from redirection, benefited from having the instructions re-explained, benefited from being offered a break and a cookie, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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I no longer live in nyc, and this stuff sounds so absurd to me now with some distance. Isn't this living in a total pressure cooker? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] ds got into two schools with a 93. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Which two? As I just posted about taking the erbs tomorrow... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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will you tell us which two? I posted earlier that dd got a 93. . . I'm worried though, b/c of scatter on her performance tests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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when? 3rd tiers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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This past year? Good for you and ds! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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99SB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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Are you famous or wealthy or AA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:59 AM Flag
[ - ] sigh, I wish I had had sex with more people before I married dh. Too late now. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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was just thinking this earlier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Really? I'm glad dh was my only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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how long have you been married? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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12yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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ditto. i'm not sure what regrets i have, but that's not one of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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I did enough. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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What's stopping you now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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UB Flamimg me for having an affair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Forget what they say. I've found that flings can be very therapeutic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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I am sure your hubby agrees [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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This is a bad, bad sign that you're saying this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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This isn't about sex. Something else is missing; you need to figure out what it is. Do not cheat, no matter what anyone else says. Cheating will only make you feel worse about yourself and this longing/insecurity will take on a different form. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Have 2 y/o ds. Expecting #2 any day now. Should ds visit me in the hospital? Most people are telling me no. (Bec. he will freak out over seeing me w/ new db and will have to go home without me). 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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He needs to be there my ds cried when leaving me but was so happy to see the baby and it help him to understand what all this pg and baby stuff was about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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We had ds come. He was 2.8 and we had new baby sister give him a really great present in the hospital because she was so happy to meet him. He was happy to come and see me and happy to go home and play with his toy with daddy. FWIW. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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ok, thanks. That's a good idea about the toy. He is very attached to me (freaked out when I held a friend's baby the other day) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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We did a Leapster and some cartridges from characters/shows he loved. At that time, Thomas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Yes! That was the sweetest time for us. A couple of suggestions...make sure the baby is in the bassinet, off to the side when he comes in, don't hold the baby. Get a couple of gifts. WE got ours pjs (she is a pj nut) and she would go home put them on and remember that I had given them to her. It was a tangible way to connect the two worlds. If that won't work, maybe new bedtime books your dh can read to them. He will love it. Also, we obviously had the tv on kid shows, mine took naps with me in the hospital bed..best time ever! So sweet! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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my dd LOVED coming to see us! she missed me & she was psyched to see the baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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i'd say no. i tried that and it made both of us miserable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Will these hemmoroids go away after birth? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Eventually, but they'll be worst right after birth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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You can get rid of them now. It's a fast procedure, they simply inject them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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Who injects them? OB? Or do you need to go to a different doctor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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mine have not gone away after 8 years. tell me more about this fast procedure -- who does it? what is it called? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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np: I went to a rectal surgeon to talk to him about getting rid of mine (after 4 years) and turns out they're not hemmoroids but just pieces of extra skin. Pregnancy is a b*tch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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yes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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how and when? 5wks pp and have one that has receded, but is still there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] OK: tell it like it is: 93 erb. . . good enough? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Yes for private it is good enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Actually, in our preK the two kids who scored low 90s got their first choice, and the ones with high 90s did not or were SO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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which schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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2nd tier, but popular [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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why can't you tell us? I really don't think it will out you. . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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2nd tier schools prefer the 2nd tier kids. makes sense. its a better fit. tt kids' parents and possibly the kids will be less happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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np--It's bad enough that schools are labeled by tiers--it's horrible to label children by tiers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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In my prek, low 90 kids got SO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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It is fine. Just apply broadly, which would be the same if dc had earned a 99x3. Just remember if you need FA it will be really hard, but not impossible. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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dc is a sibling. . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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You should be fine, especially if you are involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Not necessarily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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so why are you asking this? presumably you know the school and their policies better than we do. also, you know your family and how you are being treated there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Good enough for non-TTs and if high SB score, maybe a shot at TT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:51 AM Flag
[ - ] my dh is 8mo and i work in finance. if i stick it out til the end of the year, i'll get a VP title. i'm very unhappy at the firm and want to just resign. should i just stick it out? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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are you getting another job or going to be SAHM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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no job lined up. just want to take some time off to think about things. i feel that when i get back in the mkt, my excuse for leaving this job wont be so bad to get around and they'll totally understand... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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op - and i'm thinking that the next job i get could well be a vp title anyway, since i have mgmt experience now, etc...but am i just making excuses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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When do you want to get back into the market? Given the economy, it could take a year to 18 months to get a new job in finance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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we are financially ok - at least fine enough to be on one income for 12 - 18 months. just want to experience being a sahm, taking a break from finance, but also thinking about other business ideas. i know that the smart decision would be to just stick it out...i just hope that the time goes by fast... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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If it's just to the end of the year, I'd stick it out. You'll look better job searching with the higher title. You can still quit in the new year and say you wanted to survey the market from time off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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thanks. it's just so hard to make it through - lots of new initiatives to work on and plus, a new direct manager/reporting line... i hope these last few months go by fast! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Give yourself a chart at home and count down the days. Also make a point of taking all your personal and vacation days. But you can make it through. August will be slower, the fall will be nutty but tough it out. You know you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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You'll get the VP title and probably a bonus of some sort. Stick it out and by then you'll have a plan. It took me until I was 47 to bail out and I never looked back. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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why would you stay? is it for the title? are you expecting a bonus? do you need a break or do you want to not be working at all for the longer term or do you just want to start fresh somewhere else. i think you need to be very clear in your mind about what you want and then you can make a clear decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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i would only stay to get a vp title, take some time off to be w/ ds, and then move to another firm. but while i take time off, i'll decide more clearly whether i go back full time or part time, and if i work in ny or closer to home in nj. i dont see myself taking more than 1 yr off MAX. it would be realistic to go back w/in 6 months... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Only resign if you are confident that you want to SAH. This is a rough economy for job hunting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Got flamed here this morning because I listed the programs my 6 yo son watches. Could you tell me what shows your similarly-aged children watch? PBS just doesn't hold his attention anymore and I need some options. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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Sponge Bob, Drake & Josh, Americas Funniet Home Videos - you get the picture. DS is 7 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Loves Thomas. However, prefers Incubus and Audioslave to children's music [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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np: how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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Almost 5 yo ds watches Speed Racer Next Generation, Spongebob, Backyardigans, and sometimes Dora and Dragontales with his little sister. And he loves movies. Any movie at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Sponge Bob, Digimon, THe Upside Down Show, just getting into Drake & Josh, Fairly Odd Parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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what does he watch? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Same thing happened with us at 6--my ds is a real science nut so we started branching out into nature shows, animal planet, etc. He loved "How It's Made" for a while. Still loves "Magic School Bus" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Deigo, Dora, Dragontales, Pooh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] driving from nyc to maine. where to stop along the way. planning on going 95 (or merritt) to 91 to 84 to mass pike to 495 to 95 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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go after work (7 or later. take 84 to 90 to 290 to 495 to 95 - super quick. if you leave at that time & need food, stop in manchester ct and eat, then hit the road again. i used to get from nyc to coastal area/belfast in 6 hours & 45 minutes...get there at 1 in morning or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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i hate driving on 84 though, esp from danbury to hartford. prefer 91. planning on leaving early am because of schedule. where in manchester to eat? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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wherever - there are some crappy options like olive garden and those types of places. i just find that manchester is a nice stopping point. really early am works fine too. have fun! which part of maine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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thank you. we are going to somewhere near brunswich-one of the islands that isn't really an island (cooks? orrs? I forget). renting a house. dh went to bowdoin, minireunion with friends. i am looking forward to going-just hope my kids sleep on trip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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np: why do you prefer 91, i feel like it has so much more traffic and merrit/95 definitely do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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stop to sleep or stop for a tourist attraction? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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more like a break from the trip. or if it is the worlds' largest ball of yarn, even better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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sorry. just reread your post and i think my suggestions are not on your way. but good luck. fwiw, i called hotels on the way and asked what tourist attractions were nearby and i got great information this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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thanks. I think I might just stop in manchester (or in storrs-my cousin went to uconn and was telling me about some places to stop). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:29 PM Flag
[ - ] if dc is a sibling, how many K are you applying to? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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